A usage report from the reporter’s personal Entergy account showing monthly use. | Source: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Residents returning to their flooded homes and normal routines have been asking why their electric bills have spiked post-Harvey. Port Neches resident KirkContinueContinue reading “Entergy responds to residents’ questions about high bills, directs customers to flood desk hotline”
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Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster
Martha Vautrot’s cousin loaned her a food truck so she could reopen temporarily. The cousin sells crawfish but won’t need it until January, Martha explained. She hopes to be back in a building by then. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer ContinueContinue reading “Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster”
40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer More than 5,000 volunteers picked up 40 tons of trash across 55 miles of Texas beaches during Adopt-A-Beach Day, which is organized by the Texas General Land Office and promoted by the Galveston Bay Foundation. Adopt-A-Beach is held atContinueContinue reading “40 tons of trash cleared from Texas Gulf Coast beaches, 500 roads reopened, 300 boats sunk or damaged after Hurricane Harvey”
FEMA hotel stays for Harvey survivors extended to Nov. 27
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Hurricane Harvey survivors receiving transitional shelter assistance who are eligible can receive an extension to stay temporarily in hotels while looking for a place to live, FEMA said in a news release Oct. 31. Disaster survivors who still needContinueContinue reading “FEMA hotel stays for Harvey survivors extended to Nov. 27”
Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said
This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”
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